Everton fan jailed over Lyon assault

An Everton fan has been jailed for eight weeks following an incident at the Europa League match at Goodison Park in October last year.

Michael Fitzpatrick, of Derby Square, Prescot, has pleaded guilty to s39 assault on visiting 'keeper Anthony Lopes during an appearance at the Community Justice Centre in Bootle. He was also given a six year football banning order because the assault took place while he was holding a child.

Superintendent Dave Charnock said: "The majority of fans went to the game to enjoy it for what it was - a football match between two passionate clubs.

"The police will not tolerate the selfish and idiotic actions of a few attempting to spoil a game of football that the vast majority of people went along to enjoy.

“We will continue to work closely with all of our local clubs to make matches safe and enjoyable occasions for everyone, and ensure that we look to prosecute anyone who commits this type of behaviour.”

“Fitzpatrick will now will have a criminal record and the consequences of this in the future could be significant.